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DY53 SXM

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Audi A3 Petrol 1595cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 142,176 miles on the clock, averaging 10,245 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 SXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,245

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,176 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,245
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DY53 SXM 43k68k93k117k142k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage135,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage129,463 miles
Since last MOT+13,089 miles
PASS
Mileage116,374 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,373 miles
Since last MOT+12,345 miles
PASS
Mileage104,028 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage93,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage82,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,710 miles
Since last MOT+13,890 miles
PASS
Mileage68,820 miles
Since last MOT+11,602 miles
PASS
Mileage57,218 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
PASS
Mileage45,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage43,160 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 SXM

What car is DY53 SXM?

DY53 SXM is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 SXM?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 SXM was 142,176 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 SXM passed its MOT?

DY53 SXM has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2016.

Is DY53 SXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 SXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DY53 SXM?

DY53 SXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.